# US 2021/0276646 A1 · Trailer and interchangeable modules

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- Number: US 2021/0276646 A1
- Document ID: US20210276646A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 17/190,205
- Filed: 2021-03-02
- Published: 2021-09-09
- Earliest claimed: 2020-03-06
- Inventors: Terry Repp
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210276646A1

## CPC

- B62D 63/062: {Trailers with one axle or two wheels (semi-trailers B62D53/06)}
- B62D 63/08: Component parts or accessories
- B62D 65/04: Joining preassembled modular units composed of sub-units performing diverse functions, e.g. engine and bonnet (B62D65/06 - B62D65/16 take precedence)
- B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

## Abstract

A trailer and interchangeable modules for transporting objects on public and private roadways are provided.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A system for transporting one or more items on a public or private roadway comprising:
a generally rectangular bed having an upper side, a bottom side, and a perimeter;
a steel band spanning at least a portion of the perimeter of the bed, wherein the steel band overlaps and is mounted to the top side of the bed, and the steel band comprises one or more holes along its length; and
one or more modules configured to be removably mounted to the steel band, wherein the modules are securely fastened to the steel band by inserting one or more fasteners into the holes in the steel band.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1 wherein the generally rectangular bed is configured to be mounted to a trailer.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1 wherein the module comprises a support structure comprising first and second tubes wherein first and second tubes are generally parallel to each other and first and second cross tubes wherein first and second cross tubes are generally parallel to each other and generally perpendicular to first and second tubes.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3 wherein the module further comprises one or more receiver hitches for securely mounting the module to the steel belt.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3 further comprising mounting brackets for securely mounting one or more items to the module.

### Claim 6 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3 wherein first and second tubes and first and second cross tubes are spaced such that standard forklift tines can be inserted into first and second tubes or first and second cross tubes.

### Claim 7 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3 further comprising a camper box mounted to the module.